Riverview Ramble Half Marathon 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 31, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Mount Carmel, Illinois
- Entry fee
- From $35 · goes up to $45 on Oct 3, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverview Ramble 10K | 10K | Oct 31, 20268:00 AM | $35$45 after Oct 3, 2026 | – |
| Riverview Ramble 5K | 5K | Oct 31, 20268:00 AM | $35 | – |
| Riverview Ramble Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Oct 31, 20268:00 AM | $55$65 after Oct 2, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 10K fee goes up to $45 on Oct 3, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Riverview Ramble 10K: $35 until Oct 3, then $45 until Oct 31.
- Riverview Ramble 5K: $35 until Oct 31.
- Riverview Ramble Half Marathon: $55 until Oct 2, then $65 until Oct 31.
Online registration closes Oct 31, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $55, entry is about the same as a typical half marathon in Illinois ($56).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a half marathon in Illinois runs 2:14:47, about 10:17 a mile, based on 23 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:20:39 and men in 2:03:10.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:15 AM, and the Riverview Ramble 10K starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 430 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
316 N Market St, Mount Carmel, IL 62863
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (5 years)Riverview Ramble 5K
Riverview Ramble Half Marathon
Riverview Ramble 10K
Aggregated from official results for Riverview Ramble Half Marathon. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Riverview Ramble Half Marathon?
At the 2025 Riverview Ramble 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 23:44 or better, the top quarter in 31:40, and half the field in 40:09; the last tenth came in after 56:59.
At the 2025 Riverview Ramble Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:37:28 or better, the top quarter in 1:48:32, and half the field in 2:03:30; the last tenth came in after 2:33:27.
At the 2025 Riverview Ramble 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 49:47 or better, the top quarter in 55:10, and half the field in 1:03:49; the last tenth came in after 1:20:53.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 34:43 | 23:16 |
| 20-29 | 48:26 | n/a |
| 30-39 | 34:00 | n/a |
| 40-49 | 40:26 | n/a |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 6 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
Riverview Ramble Half Marathon 5K year by year
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 46 to 60 finishers, and the median time rose from 36:19 to 40:09.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 60 (+58%) | 40:09 | under 23:44 | 18:43 |
| 2024 | 38 (+58%) | 42:45 | under 30:00 | 22:24 |
| 2023 | 24 (-29%) | 38:02 | under 24:47 | 19:19 |
| 2022 | 34 (-26%) | 35:56 | under 26:35 | 22:01 |
| 2021 | 46 | 36:19 | under 27:00 | 20:20 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
About average for Illinois half marathons
The fastest quarter of the 2021 half marathon field finished under 1:52:00, against 1:52:06 in a typical Illinois half marathon, so times here are about average.
- 5K: Slower than most Illinois 5Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 31:40, against 28:26 in a typical Illinois 5K, so times here run 11 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 31 the day usually runs from 48°F at dawn to 64°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 24% of days. Cold snaps dip to 34°F and hot years reach 76°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 316 N Market St, Mount Carmel, IL 62863Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 430 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 31, 2026), 2025 (Oct 25, 2025), 2024 (Oct 26, 2024), 2023 (Oct 28, 2023), 2022 (Oct 29, 2022), 2021 (Oct 30, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Riverview Ramble Half Marathon?
- Saturday, October 31, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $35 before processing fees, and rises to $45 on Oct 3, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 31, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Illinois?
- At $55, entry is about the same as a typical half marathon in Illinois ($56).
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 60 runners finished the Riverview Ramble 5K; the median finish was 40:09 and the winner ran 18:43.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2021 half marathon field finished under 1:52:00, against 1:52:06 in a typical Illinois half marathon, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- 316 N Market St, Mount Carmel, IL 62863.
From the organizers
Racers will enjoy scenic views of the historic “Bluff City” along the Wabash River.
Timed 5K and 10K distances will be offered in addition to the half marathon race.
The start/finish line for the race will be at the Mt. Carmel Merchant’s Park located at the intersection of 4th and Market Streets.
The race start time will be 8:00 am. All runners should be in the start corral by 7:50 am.
We will close the course at 11:00 am CST. Runners who have not crossed the finish line before the 3-hour mark will not be timed.
Awards will be given to the top male and female finishers for each race according to the following age groups.